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'It stings': Canadiens await news on severity of Patrik Laine's injury

'It stings': Canadiens await news on severity of Patrik Laine's injury

BROSSARD, Que. — Patrik Laine arrived in a hockey-mad market eager for a fresh start. That made the Finnish sharpshooter's worrying pre-season exit even harder to swallow for Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis. "The No.
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Detroit Red Wings have fresh faces in effort to end franchise-record 8-year postseason drought

Detroit Red Wings have fresh faces in effort to end franchise-record 8-year postseason drought

DETROIT RED WINGS Last season: 41-32-9, missed playoffs for franchise-record eighth straight season. COACH: Derek Lalonde (76-69-19 in two seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Pittsburgh.
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The Carolina Hurricanes are chasing a 7th straight playoff bid with a different look

The Carolina Hurricanes are chasing a 7th straight playoff bid with a different look

Carolina Hurricanes Last season: 52-23-7, lost in second round of playoffs. COACH: Rod Brind'Amour (278-130-44 over six seasons with the Hurricanes). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 11 vs. Tampa Bay.
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Metropolitan Division is in flux beyond the Rangers and Hurricanes still Stanley Cup contenders

Metropolitan Division is in flux beyond the Rangers and Hurricanes still Stanley Cup contenders

A second loss in the Eastern Conference Final in three years still stings for the New York Rangers, months after getting eliminated by eventual Stanley Cup champion Florida.
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The Flyers are keeping playoff expectations low as franchise rebuild takes next step

The Flyers are keeping playoff expectations low as franchise rebuild takes next step

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS Last season: 38-33-11; missed playoffs for fourth straight season. COACH: John Torortella (742-612-37-156 over 23 seasons with five teams, 1 Stanley Cup title; 69-71-4 over two seasons with Flyers) SEASON OPENER: Oct.
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Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky

Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky

WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (second NHL season, 40-31-11 in first year with Washington). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. New Jersey. DEPARTURES: G Darcy Kuemper, D Nick Jensen, RW T.
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New York Rangers carry championship aspirations into second year under Peter Laviolette

New York Rangers carry championship aspirations into second year under Peter Laviolette

New York Rangers Last season: 55-23-4, lost to Florida in six games in Eastern Conference final. COACH: Peter Laviolette (807-526-25-154 over 22 seasons with six teams, 1 Stanley Cup title). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 at Pittsburgh.
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Islanders focused on getting off to strong start in first full season under Patrick Roy

Islanders focused on getting off to strong start in first full season under Patrick Roy

New York Islanders Last season: 39-27-16 (3rd place in Metropolitan Division, lost to Carolina in five games in first round). COACH: Patrick Roy (150-104-29 in four seasons with two teams). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Utah.
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The Penguins hope they've given stars Crosby and Malkin the help they need to return to the playoffs

The Penguins hope they've given stars Crosby and Malkin the help they need to return to the playoffs

Pittsburgh Penguins Last season: 38-32-12, missed playoffs for a second straight year. COACH: Mike Sullivan (375-219-77 over 12 seasons with 2 teams, 2 Stanley Cup titles). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 9 vs. the New York Rangers.
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The trade for goaltender Jacob Markstrom should help get the Devils back into the playoffs

The trade for goaltender Jacob Markstrom should help get the Devils back into the playoffs

New Jersey Devils Last season: 38-39-5, missed playoffs for the 10th time in 12 seasons. COACH: Sheldon Keefe (212-97-40 over 5 seasons with Toronto), hired May 23. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 4 vs. Buffalo in Prague, Czech Republic.
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